Vodka Cocktails: Drinks To Get Party Started On Weekends

What are weekends for if not partying and raising the roof? Irrespective of your age (in this case, the legal age required is 25 or above), cocktails are the best way to slide seamlessly into the weekend mode from a workaholic personality. And what is one spirit that is infamously the reason behind all the funny tales starting with - ‘this one time, when I was drinking’? Vodka. Usually made of grains like corn, wheat, rye, and potatoes, it is called the ‘Spirit of the North’ because of its cultural significance and historical importance in countries like Poland and Russia. It’s a strong drink, which makes it slightly tricky to work with, especially if you are a newbie bartender. Slurrp connected with Gaurav Khurana, Head of Quality and New Product Development (NPD) at Modi Illva, to bring you some interesting recipes for vodka cocktails. Try these out.

The Cranberry Cooler

Ingredients

  • 50ml cranberry vodka
  • 10ml lime juice
  • 15ml cranberry juice
  • 10ml honey syrup
  • Soda water
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Mint leaves

Method

  • In a shaker, combine cranberry vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, and honey syrup.
  • Add ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top off with soda water for that crisp, bubbly finish.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for that extra pop.

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Luscious Lemonade

Ingredients

  • 50ml vodka
  • 20ml lemon juice
  • 10ml simple syrup
  • 5ml elderflower syrup
  • 10ml club soda
  • Lemon wheel for garnish

Method

  • In a shaker, combine vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and elderflower syrup.
  • Shake well with ice to mix all the flavours.
  • Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with a splash of club soda to add a light fizz.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel for that extra citrus flair.

Boozy Lemonade Twist

Ingredients

  • 50ml vodka
  • 15ml fresh lime juice
  • 10ml cranberry juice 
  • 5ml agave syrup
  • Top with sparkling water
  • Lime wheel and cranberries for garnish

Method

  • In a shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, and agave syrup.
  • Shake well with ice until everything is nicely chilled.
  • Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
  • Top with sparkling water for a bubbly lift.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel and a few cranberries for that vibrant, fruity pop.